Teresa McDermott
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
06.2018 - Current
- Assess patient condition upon arrival, determine level of care needed and prioritize care
- Provided quality nursing care to patients of all ages from birth to the elderly with wide range of medical conditions
- Provide orientation and training to newly hired nurses and EMS students
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, diabetes, and coronary artery disease.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies including conscious sedation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Silver Cross Hospital Homer Glen Free Standing ER
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Assist in the preparation of the operating room and patient before surgery
- Ensure sterility of OR supplies and staff before and during surgery
- Perform surgical scrub duties when needed
- Perform circulator RN duties per CNOR standards
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
10.2014 - 08.2017
- Assess patient condition upon arrival, determine the level of care needed, and prioritize care
- Provided quality nursing care to patients of all ages from birth to the elderly with a wide range of medical conditions
- Provide orientation and training to newly hired nurses and EMS students
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, diabetes, and coronary artery disease.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies including conscious sedation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
Manor Care Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Supervision of staff for patient care and operations
- Complete patient care including assessment and implementation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with physicians, families, and patients
- Perform patient and family education
- Maintain patient and workplace safety
Bookkeeper
Freeman Family Ltd. Partners
08.2003 - 07.2014
- Manage monthly budget, payroll, and taxes
- Regulate and record reconciliation of finances
- Supervise managers and oversee operation management
Ammunition Specialist
US Army Hunter Army
01.1995 - 07.1996
- Logistical operations of military ammunition
- Patrol operations for base safety
- Maintenance of US Government equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, ILSkills
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Patient Assessments and prioritization
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- Compassionate and Caring
- Acute Illness
- Safety Management
- Acute Myocardial Infarction and CVA Recognition
Additional Information
- LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION , Registered Professional Nurse State of IL, April 24, 2014-May 31, 2024
Certification
- BLS- expires July 2024
- ACLS- expires July 2024
- PALS- expires August 2024
- ECRN- expires February 2027
- TNCC- expires February 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Silver Cross Hospital Homer Glen Free Standing ER
12.2019 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
08.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
10.2014 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Manor Care Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2014 - 09.2014
Bookkeeper
Freeman Family Ltd. Partners
08.2003 - 07.2014
Ammunition Specialist
US Army Hunter Army
01.1995 - 07.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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